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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 320.79 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 320.79 and 149.50 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 320.79 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/320.79 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 320.79 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 47,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,958.11/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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