Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 634.87 and 227.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423.12, 634.87 and 227.90 is: 341.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423.12 : 634.87 = 227.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423.12/634.87 = 227.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423.12x = 634.87 × 227.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423.12x = 144,685.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,685.17/423.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341.95
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