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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.22, 323.18 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.22, 323.18 and 130.72 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.22 : 323.18 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.22/323.18 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.22x = 323.18 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.22x = 42,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246.09/234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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