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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 347.28 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 347.28 and 193.12 is: 289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 347.28 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/347.28 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 347.28 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 67,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,066.71/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.98

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