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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.81, 322.55 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.81, 322.55 and 150.88 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.81 : 322.55 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.81/322.55 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.81x = 322.55 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.81x = 48,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666.34/233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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