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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 322.42 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 322.42 and 130.12 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 322.42 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/322.42 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 322.42 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 41,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953.29/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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