Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.82, 1,025.41 and 227.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 683.82, 1,025.41 and 227.50 is: 341.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683.82 : 1,025.41 = 227.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683.82/1,025.41 = 227.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683.82x = 1,025.41 × 227.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683.82x = 233,280.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,280.78/683.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341.14
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