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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 320.24 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 320.24 and 149.14 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 320.24 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/320.24 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 320.24 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 47,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,760.59/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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