Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.80, 444 and 232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 296.80, 444 and 232 is: 347.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296.80 : 444 = 232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296.80/444 = 232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296.80x = 444 × 232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296.80x = 103,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,008/296.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347.06
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