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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 323.36 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 323.36 and 130.82 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 323.36 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/323.36 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 323.36 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 42,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299.68/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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