Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.50 and 77
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 229, 343.50 and 77 is: 115.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229 : 343.50 = 77 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229/343.50 = 77/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229x = 343.50 × 77 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229x = 26,449.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,449.50/229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115.50
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