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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.12, 346.69 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.12, 346.69 and 128.38 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.12 : 346.69 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.12/346.69 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.12x = 346.69 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.12x = 44,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508.06/231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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