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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.96, 1,273.20 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.96, 1,273.20 and 232.52 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.96 : 1,273.20 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.96/1,273.20 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.96x = 1,273.20 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.96x = 296,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,038.10/848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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