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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.52, 347.22 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.52, 347.22 and 128.86 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.52 : 347.22 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.52/347.22 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.52x = 347.22 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.52x = 44,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,742.77/231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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