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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 322.48 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 322.48 and 150.86 is: 207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 322.48 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/322.48 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 322.48 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 48,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,649.33/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.99

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