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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,271.04 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,271.04 and 231.14 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,271.04 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,271.04 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,271.04 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 293,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,788.19/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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