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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 346.68 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 346.68 and 193.28 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 346.68 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/346.68 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 346.68 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 67,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,004.58/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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