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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.24 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.24 and 149.48 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.24 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.24 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.24 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 48,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,168.44/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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