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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.38, 1,271.04 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.38, 1,271.04 and 231.06 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.38 : 1,271.04 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.38/1,271.04 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.38x = 1,271.04 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.38x = 293,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,686.50/847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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