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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.08, 1,271.90 and 231.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.08, 1,271.90 and 231.78 is: 347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.08 : 1,271.90 = 231.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.08/1,271.90 = 231.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.08x = 1,271.90 × 231.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.08x = 294,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,794.62/848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.60

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