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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 323.38 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 323.38 and 130.83 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 323.38 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/323.38 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 323.38 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 42,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,307.48/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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