Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487, 730.86 and 230.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 487, 730.86 and 230.50 is: 345.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487 : 730.86 = 230.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487/730.86 = 230.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487x = 730.86 × 230.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487x = 168,463.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,463.23/487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345.92
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