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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 322.84 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 322.84 and 130.44 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 322.84 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/322.84 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 322.84 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 42,111.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,111.25/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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