Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.50, 485.34 and 226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323.50, 485.34 and 226 is: 339.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323.50 : 485.34 = 226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323.50/485.34 = 226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323.50x = 485.34 × 226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323.50x = 109,686.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,686.84/323.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339.06
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