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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.35, 1,271.12 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.35, 1,271.12 and 231.08 is: 346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.35 : 1,271.12 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.35/1,271.12 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.35x = 1,271.12 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.35x = 293,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,722.90/847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.64

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