Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.50, 473.88 and 261
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343.50, 473.88 and 261 is: 360.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343.50 : 473.88 = 261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343.50/473.88 = 261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343.50x = 473.88 × 261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343.50x = 123,682.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,682.68/343.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360.07
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