Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.28, 539.94 and 236
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391.28, 539.94 and 236 is: 325.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391.28 : 539.94 = 236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391.28/539.94 = 236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391.28x = 539.94 × 236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391.28x = 127,425.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,425.84/391.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325.66
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