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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.04, 1,269.14 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.04, 1,269.14 and 229.75 is: 344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.04 : 1,269.14 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.04/1,269.14 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.04x = 1,269.14 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.04x = 291,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,580.59/846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.64

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