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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 318.02 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 318.02 and 130.88 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 318.02 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/318.02 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 318.02 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 41,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,622.46/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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