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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.82, 1,271.71 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.82, 1,271.71 and 231.53 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.82 : 1,271.71 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.82/1,271.71 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.82x = 1,271.71 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.82x = 294,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,432.95/847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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