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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.38 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.38 and 128.70 is: 177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.38 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.38 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.38 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 41,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489.40/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.61

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