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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.03, 317.42 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.03, 317.42 and 130.45 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.03 : 317.42 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.03/317.42 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.03x = 317.42 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.03x = 41,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,407.44/230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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