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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 347.07 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 347.07 and 128.58 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 347.07 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/347.07 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 347.07 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 44,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626.26/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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