Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824, 1,236.18 and 311
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 824, 1,236.18 and 311 is: 466.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824 : 1,236.18 = 311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824/1,236.18 = 311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824x = 1,236.18 × 311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824x = 384,451.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,451.98/824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466.57
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