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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 322.38 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 322.38 and 150.96 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 322.38 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/322.38 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 322.38 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 48,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666.48/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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