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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 322.76 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 322.76 and 151.04 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 322.76 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/322.76 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 322.76 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 48,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.67/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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