Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 516 and 234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 373.86, 516 and 234 is: 322.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373.86 : 516 = 234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373.86/516 = 234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373.86x = 516 × 234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373.86x = 120,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,744/373.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322.97
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