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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 322.63 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 322.63 and 150.95 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 322.63 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/322.63 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 322.63 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 48,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,699.01/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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