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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.99, 1,272.08 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.99, 1,272.08 and 231.67 is: 347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.99 : 1,272.08 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.99/1,272.08 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.99x = 1,272.08 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.99x = 294,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,702.77/847.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.53

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