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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 321.21 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 321.21 and 149.91 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 321.21 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/321.21 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 321.21 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 48,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152.59/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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