Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 928.26 and 234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618.84, 928.26 and 234 is: 351
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618.84 : 928.26 = 234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618.84/928.26 = 234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618.84x = 928.26 × 234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618.84x = 217,212.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,212.84/618.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351
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