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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 322.86 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 322.86 and 151.24 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 322.86 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/322.86 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 322.86 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 48,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,829.35/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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