Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 346 and 66.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230.66, 346 and 66.14 is: 99.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230.66 : 346 = 66.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230.66/346 = 66.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230.66x = 346 × 66.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230.66x = 22,884.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,884.44/230.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99.21
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