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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 322.83 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 322.83 and 151.14 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 322.83 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/322.83 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 322.83 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 48,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,792.53/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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