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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 324.60 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 324.60 and 130.30 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 324.60 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/324.60 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 324.60 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 42,295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,295.29/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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