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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 346.43 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 346.43 and 128.44 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 346.43 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/346.43 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 346.43 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 44,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,495.47/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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