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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.78, 1,270.23 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.78, 1,270.23 and 230.46 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.78 : 1,270.23 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.78/1,270.23 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.78x = 1,270.23 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.78x = 292,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,737.21/846.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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