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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.96, 1,271.80 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.96, 1,271.80 and 231.59 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.96 : 1,271.80 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.96/1,271.80 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.96x = 1,271.80 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.96x = 294,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,536.16/847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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