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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 324.13 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 324.13 and 131.38 is: 181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 324.13 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/324.13 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 324.13 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 42,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582.25/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.30

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