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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.06, 346.23 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.06, 346.23 and 192.18 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.06 : 346.23 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.06/346.23 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.06x = 346.23 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.06x = 66,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538.48/231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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