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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 323.31 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 323.31 and 130.78 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 323.31 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/323.31 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 323.31 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 42,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,282.48/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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