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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.19, 320.30 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.19, 320.30 and 149.31 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.19 : 320.30 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.19/320.30 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.19x = 320.30 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.19x = 47,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823.43/232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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