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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 344.92 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 344.92 and 127.28 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 344.92 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/344.92 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 344.92 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 43,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901.42/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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