Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 452.25 and 73.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 301.50, 452.25 and 73.50 is: 110.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301.50 : 452.25 = 73.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301.50/452.25 = 73.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301.50x = 452.25 × 73.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301.50x = 33,240.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,240.38/301.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110.25
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