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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 323.25 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 323.25 and 129.33 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 323.25 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/323.25 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 323.25 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 41,805.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,805.92/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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