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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 322.71 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 322.71 and 150.99 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 322.71 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/322.71 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 322.71 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 48,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,725.98/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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