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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.29, 1,271.04 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.29, 1,271.04 and 231.01 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.29 : 1,271.04 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.29/1,271.04 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.29x = 1,271.04 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.29x = 293,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,618.91/847.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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