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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 323.46 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 323.46 and 130.86 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 323.46 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/323.46 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 323.46 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 42,327.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,327.98/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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