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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.23, 1,270.92 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.23, 1,270.92 and 230.94 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.23 : 1,270.92 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.23/1,270.92 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.23x = 1,270.92 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.23x = 293,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,506.26/847.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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