Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 474.84 and 206
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 344, 474.84 and 206 is: 284.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344 : 474.84 = 206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344/474.84 = 206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344x = 474.84 × 206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344x = 97,817.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,817.04/344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284.35
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