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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 320.22 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 320.22 and 149.22 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 320.22 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/320.22 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 320.22 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 47,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,783.23/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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