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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 322.68 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 322.68 and 151.02 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 322.68 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/322.68 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 322.68 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 48,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,731.13/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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