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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 324.74 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 324.74 and 130.41 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 324.74 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/324.74 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 324.74 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 42,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,348.69/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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