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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.11, 1,272.06 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.11, 1,272.06 and 231.87 is: 347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.11 : 1,272.06 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.11/1,272.06 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.11x = 1,272.06 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.11x = 294,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,947.78/848.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.77

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