Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 444 and 230.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294.72, 444 and 230.88 is: 347.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294.72 : 444 = 230.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294.72/444 = 230.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294.72x = 444 × 230.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294.72x = 102,510.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,510.72/294.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347.82
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