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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.51, 1,269.63 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.51, 1,269.63 and 230.22 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.51 : 1,269.63 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.51/1,269.63 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.51x = 1,269.63 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.51x = 292,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,294.22/846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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