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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.70, 1,271.40 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.70, 1,271.40 and 231.32 is: 346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.70 : 1,271.40 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.70/1,271.40 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.70x = 1,271.40 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.70x = 294,102.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,102.56/847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.94

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