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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.43, 1,271.13 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.43, 1,271.13 and 231.12 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.43 : 1,271.13 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.43/1,271.13 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.43x = 1,271.13 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.43x = 293,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,784.14/847.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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