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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 324.62 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 324.62 and 130.33 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 324.62 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/324.62 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 324.62 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 42,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305.77/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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