Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680, 1,020.16 and 224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 680, 1,020.16 and 224 is: 336.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680 : 1,020.16 = 224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680/1,020.16 = 224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680x = 1,020.16 × 224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680x = 228,515.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,515.84/680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336.05
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