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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 320.76 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 320.76 and 149.69 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 320.76 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/320.76 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 320.76 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 48,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012.96/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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