Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.50 and 236.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323, 484.50 and 236.42 is: 354.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323 : 484.50 = 236.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323/484.50 = 236.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323x = 484.50 × 236.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323x = 114,545.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,545.49/323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354.63
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