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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 320.47 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 320.47 and 149.31 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 320.47 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/320.47 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 320.47 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 47,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,849.38/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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