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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.42, 320.58 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.42, 320.58 and 149.40 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.42 : 320.58 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.42/320.58 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.42x = 320.58 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.42x = 47,894.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,894.65/232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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