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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.57, 1,272.68 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.57, 1,272.68 and 232.34 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.57 : 1,272.68 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.57/1,272.68 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.57x = 1,272.68 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.57x = 295,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,686.95/848.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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