Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 350.87 and 207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234, 350.87 and 207 is: 310.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234 : 350.87 = 207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234/350.87 = 207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234x = 350.87 × 207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234x = 72,629.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,629.06/234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310.38
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