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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.45 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.45 and 150.67 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.45 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.45 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.45 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 48,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,583.54/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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