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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 346.23 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 346.23 and 128.24 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 346.23 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/346.23 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 346.23 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 44,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398.80/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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