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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,271.95 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,271.95 and 231.86 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,271.95 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,271.95 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,271.95 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 294,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,918.23/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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