Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 820.86 and 234.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 547.04, 820.86 and 234.66 is: 352.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547.04 : 820.86 = 234.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547.04/820.86 = 234.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547.04x = 820.86 × 234.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547.04x = 192,623.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,623.01/547.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352.12
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