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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 324.75 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 324.75 and 130.42 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 324.75 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/324.75 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 324.75 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 42,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352.50/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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