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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.55, 1,272.84 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.55, 1,272.84 and 232.32 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.55 : 1,272.84 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.55/1,272.84 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.55x = 1,272.84 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.55x = 295,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,710.09/848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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