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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 322.80 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 322.80 and 151.08 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 322.80 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/322.80 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 322.80 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 48,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,768.62/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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