Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.36, 393 and 217
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262.36, 393 and 217 is: 325.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262.36 : 393 = 217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262.36/393 = 217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262.36x = 393 × 217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262.36x = 85,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,281/262.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325.05
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