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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 324.79 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 324.79 and 130.44 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 324.79 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/324.79 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 324.79 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 42,365.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365.28/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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