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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.34, 1,269.51 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.34, 1,269.51 and 230.11 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.34 : 1,269.51 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.34/1,269.51 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.34x = 1,269.51 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.34x = 292,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,119.45/846.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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