Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 486 and 228.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 324, 486 and 228.42 is: 342.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324 : 486 = 228.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324/486 = 228.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324x = 486 × 228.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324x = 111,012.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,012.12/324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342.63
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