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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 324.33 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 324.33 and 131.52 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 324.33 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/324.33 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 324.33 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 42,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,655.88/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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