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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.47, 318.01 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.47, 318.01 and 130.88 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.47 : 318.01 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.47/318.01 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.47x = 318.01 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.47x = 41,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,621.15/230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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