Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 327 and 233.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 233.40, 327 and 233.40 is: 327
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233.40 : 327 = 233.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233.40/327 = 233.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233.40x = 327 × 233.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233.40x = 76,321.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,321.80/233.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327
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