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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.17, 1,273.59 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.17, 1,273.59 and 232.71 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.17 : 1,273.59 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.17/1,273.59 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.17x = 1,273.59 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.17x = 296,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,376.74/849.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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