Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 547.66 and 213
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 365, 547.66 and 213 is: 319.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365 : 547.66 = 213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365/547.66 = 213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365x = 547.66 × 213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365x = 116,651.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,651.58/365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319.59
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