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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.13 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.13 and 150.58 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.13 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.13 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.13 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 48,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.17/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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