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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 347.28 and 128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 347.28 and 128.96 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 347.28 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/347.28 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 347.28 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 44,785.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,785.23/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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