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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.45, 322.38 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.45, 322.38 and 150.71 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.45 : 322.38 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.45/322.38 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.45x = 322.38 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.45x = 48,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,584.28/233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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