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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 320.86 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 320.86 and 149.55 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 320.86 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/320.86 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 320.86 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 47,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,983.60/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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