Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 335.25 and 71.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223.50, 335.25 and 71.50 is: 107.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223.50 : 335.25 = 71.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223.50/335.25 = 71.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223.50x = 335.25 × 71.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223.50x = 23,970.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,970.38/223.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107.25
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