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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.95, 323.02 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.95, 323.02 and 151.11 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.95 : 323.02 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.95/323.02 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.95x = 323.02 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.95x = 48,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,810.31/233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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