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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 320.18 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 320.18 and 149.19 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 320.18 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/320.18 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 320.18 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 47,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,766.91/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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