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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.08, 1,270.60 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.08, 1,270.60 and 230.82 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.08 : 1,270.60 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.08/1,270.60 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.08x = 1,270.60 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.08x = 293,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,279.89/847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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