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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.63, 1,271.35 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.63, 1,271.35 and 231.34 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.63 : 1,271.35 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.63/1,271.35 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.63x = 1,271.35 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.63x = 294,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,112.30/847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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