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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 322.80 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 322.80 and 151 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 322.80 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/322.80 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 322.80 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 48,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742.80/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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