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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 323.98 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 323.98 and 131.24 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 323.98 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/323.98 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 323.98 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 42,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519.14/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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