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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.87, 1,270.12 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.87, 1,270.12 and 230.43 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.87 : 1,270.12 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.87/1,270.12 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.87x = 1,270.12 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.87x = 292,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,673.75/846.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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