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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 320.56 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 320.56 and 149.33 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 320.56 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/320.56 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 320.56 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 47,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,869.65/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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