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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 322.85 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 322.85 and 151.04 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 322.85 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/322.85 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 322.85 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 48,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,764.45/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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