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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 320.33 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 320.33 and 149.33 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 320.33 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/320.33 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 320.33 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 47,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,832.53/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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