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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.17, 346.23 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.17, 346.23 and 190.18 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.17 : 346.23 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.17/346.23 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.17x = 346.23 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.17x = 65,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,845.16/231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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