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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 320.93 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 320.93 and 149.65 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 320.93 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/320.93 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 320.93 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 48,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,027.17/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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