Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 470.64 and 228
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 313.68, 470.64 and 228 is: 342.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313.68 : 470.64 = 228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313.68/470.64 = 228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313.68x = 470.64 × 228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313.68x = 107,305.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,305.92/313.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342.09
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