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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 346.01 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 346.01 and 128.00 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 346.01 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/346.01 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 346.01 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 44,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289.51/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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