Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 464 and 201.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 310, 464 and 201.52 is: 301.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310 : 464 = 201.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310/464 = 201.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310x = 464 × 201.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310x = 93,505.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,505.28/310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301.63
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