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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 346.30 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 346.30 and 128.23 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 346.30 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/346.30 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 346.30 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 44,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,406.05/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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