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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 322.65 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 322.65 and 151.07 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 322.65 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/322.65 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 322.65 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 48,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,741.12/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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