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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 346.58 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 346.58 and 128.48 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 346.58 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/346.58 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 346.58 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 44,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528.60/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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