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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.49, 1,271.33 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.49, 1,271.33 and 231.17 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.49 : 1,271.33 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.49/1,271.33 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.49x = 1,271.33 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.49x = 293,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,893.36/847.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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