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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.86, 1,271.70 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.86, 1,271.70 and 223.08 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.86 : 1,271.70 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.86/1,271.70 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.86x = 1,271.70 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.86x = 283,690.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,690.84/847.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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