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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 346.88 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 346.88 and 191.36 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 346.88 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/346.88 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 346.88 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 66,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,378.96/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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