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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.44 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.44 and 150.68 is: 207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.44 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.44 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.44 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 48,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,585.26/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.98

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