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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 323.32 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 323.32 and 129.38 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 323.32 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/323.32 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 323.32 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 41,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,831.50/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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