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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.48, 347.34 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.48, 347.34 and 128.70 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.48 : 347.34 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.48/347.34 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.48x = 347.34 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.48x = 44,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,702.66/231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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