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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.06, 320.28 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.06, 320.28 and 149.36 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.06 : 320.28 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.06/320.28 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.06x = 320.28 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.06x = 47,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,837.02/232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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