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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 346.33 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 346.33 and 128.42 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 346.33 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/346.33 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 346.33 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 44,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474.70/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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