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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.09, 1,272.05 and 231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.09, 1,272.05 and 231.85 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.09 : 1,272.05 = 231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.09/1,272.05 = 231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.09x = 1,272.05 × 231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.09x = 294,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,924.79/848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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