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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 320.50 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 320.50 and 149.36 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 320.50 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/320.50 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 320.50 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 47,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,870.31/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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