Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.62, 698.50 and 234.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 465.62, 698.50 and 234.52 is: 351.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465.62 : 698.50 = 234.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465.62/698.50 = 234.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465.62x = 698.50 × 234.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465.62x = 163,812.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,812.22/465.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351.82
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