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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.07, 1,269.13 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.07, 1,269.13 and 229.77 is: 344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.07 : 1,269.13 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.07/1,269.13 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.07x = 1,269.13 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.07x = 291,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,607.43/846.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.66

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