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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.72, 1,270 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.72, 1,270 and 230.40 is: 345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.72 : 1,270 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.72/1,270 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.72x = 1,270 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.72x = 292,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,608/846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.58

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