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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 322.68 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 322.68 and 130.32 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 322.68 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/322.68 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 322.68 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 42,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,051.66/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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