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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.50, 322.26 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.50, 322.26 and 130.02 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.50 : 322.26 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.50/322.26 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.50x = 322.26 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.50x = 41,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,900.25/233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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