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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.61, 347.49 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.61, 347.49 and 128.84 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.61 : 347.49 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.61/347.49 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.61x = 347.49 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.61x = 44,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,770.83/231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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