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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 320.17 and 149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 320.17 and 149.17 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 320.17 = 149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/320.17 = 149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 320.17 × 149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 47,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757.41/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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