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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.94, 324.21 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.94, 324.21 and 131.44 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.94 : 324.21 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.94/324.21 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.94x = 324.21 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.94x = 42,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613.84/234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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