Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 509.22 and 231
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 369, 509.22 and 231 is: 318.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369 : 509.22 = 231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369/509.22 = 231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369x = 509.22 × 231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369x = 117,629.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,629.82/369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318.78
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