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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.44, 322.24 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.44, 322.24 and 150.55 is: 207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.44 : 322.24 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.44/322.24 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.44x = 322.24 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.44x = 48,513.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,513.23/233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.82

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