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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 322.46 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 322.46 and 150.81 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 322.46 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/322.46 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 322.46 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 48,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630.18/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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