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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.06 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.06 and 128.28 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.06 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.06 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.06 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 44,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392.58/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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