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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.73, 1,271.67 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.73, 1,271.67 and 231.44 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.73 : 1,271.67 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.73/1,271.67 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.73x = 1,271.67 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.73x = 294,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,308.95/847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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