Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.84, 1,212 and 230.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 807.84, 1,212 and 230.72 is: 346.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807.84 : 1,212 = 230.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807.84/1,212 = 230.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807.84x = 1,212 × 230.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807.84x = 279,632.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,632.64/807.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346.15
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