Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 334.59 and 94.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223, 334.59 and 94.84 is: 142.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223 : 334.59 = 94.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223/334.59 = 94.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223x = 334.59 × 94.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223x = 31,732.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,732.52/223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142.30
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