Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 443.16 and 234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294.84, 443.16 and 234 is: 351.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294.84 : 443.16 = 234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294.84/443.16 = 234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294.84x = 443.16 × 234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294.84x = 103,699.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,699.44/294.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351.71
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