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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 317.48 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 317.48 and 130.48 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 317.48 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/317.48 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 317.48 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 41,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,424.79/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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