Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818, 1,227 and 210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 818, 1,227 and 210 is: 315
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818 : 1,227 = 210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818/1,227 = 210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818x = 1,227 × 210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818x = 257,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,670/818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315
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