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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.46, 1,271.21 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.46, 1,271.21 and 231.22 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.46 : 1,271.21 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.46/1,271.21 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.46x = 1,271.21 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.46x = 293,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,924.57/847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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