Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 612 and 237
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 408, 612 and 237 is: 355.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408 : 612 = 237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408/612 = 237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408x = 612 × 237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408x = 145,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,044/408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355.50
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