Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 476 and 226.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 345, 476 and 226.98 is: 313.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345 : 476 = 226.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345/476 = 226.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345x = 476 × 226.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345x = 108,042.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,042.48/345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313.17
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