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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 346.88 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 346.88 and 128.64 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 346.88 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/346.88 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 346.88 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 44,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,622.31/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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