Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 320 and 128.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231.88, 320 and 128.38 is: 177.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231.88 : 320 = 128.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231.88/320 = 128.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231.88x = 320 × 128.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231.88x = 41,081.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,081.60/231.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177.17
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