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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 322.86 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 322.86 and 151.14 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 322.86 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/322.86 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 322.86 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 48,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797.06/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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