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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 319.25 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 319.25 and 130.42 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 319.25 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/319.25 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 319.25 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 41,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,634.34/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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