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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.48 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.48 and 128.20 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.48 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.48 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.48 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 44,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,418.74/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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