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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.22, 1,270.61 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.22, 1,270.61 and 230.90 is: 346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.22 : 1,270.61 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.22/1,270.61 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.22x = 1,270.61 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.22x = 293,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,378.07/847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.29

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