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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.75, 1,271.55 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.75, 1,271.55 and 231.52 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.75 : 1,271.55 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.75/1,271.55 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.75x = 1,271.55 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.75x = 294,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,389.26/847.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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