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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 348.60 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 348.60 and 128.49 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 348.60 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/348.60 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 348.60 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 44,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790.79/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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