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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 320.57 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 320.57 and 149.39 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 320.57 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/320.57 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 320.57 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 47,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,887.60/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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