Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 349.50 and 62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 233, 349.50 and 62 is: 93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233 : 349.50 = 62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233/349.50 = 62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233x = 349.50 × 62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233x = 21,669 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,669/233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93
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