Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 352 and 207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 235.80, 352 and 207 is: 309.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235.80 : 352 = 207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235.80/352 = 207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235.80x = 352 × 207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235.80x = 72,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,864/235.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309.01
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