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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.69, 1,269.90 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.69, 1,269.90 and 230.44 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.69 : 1,269.90 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.69/1,269.90 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.69x = 1,269.90 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.69x = 292,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,633.99/846.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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