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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 323.28 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 323.28 and 130.76 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 323.28 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/323.28 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 323.28 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 42,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,272.09/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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