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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 346.40 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 346.40 and 128.24 is: 192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 346.40 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/346.40 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 346.40 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 44,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422.34/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.24

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