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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 320.55 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 320.55 and 128.78 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 320.55 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/320.55 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 320.55 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 41,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,280.43/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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