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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 320.68 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 320.68 and 128.88 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 320.68 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/320.68 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 320.68 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 41,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,327.31/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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