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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 347.88 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 347.88 and 149.69 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 347.88 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/347.88 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 347.88 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 52,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,074.16/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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