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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 320.36 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 320.36 and 128.64 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 320.36 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/320.36 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 320.36 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 41,210.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,210.47/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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