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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 321.96 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 321.96 and 150.40 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 321.96 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/321.96 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 321.96 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 48,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,422.78/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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