Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 486 and 234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 352.26, 486 and 234 is: 322.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352.26 : 486 = 234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352.26/486 = 234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352.26x = 486 × 234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352.26x = 113,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,724/352.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322.84
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