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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 321.95 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 321.95 and 129.80 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 321.95 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/321.95 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 321.95 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 41,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,788.43/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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