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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 322.42 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 322.42 and 150.90 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 322.42 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/322.42 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 322.42 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 48,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,652.80/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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