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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 322.49 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 322.49 and 150.88 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 322.49 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/322.49 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 322.49 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 48,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656.86/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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