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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 317.84 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 317.84 and 130.76 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 317.84 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/317.84 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 317.84 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 41,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,559.17/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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