Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.10, 1,236 and 230.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 824.10, 1,236 and 230.98 is: 346.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824.10 : 1,236 = 230.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824.10/1,236 = 230.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824.10x = 1,236 × 230.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824.10x = 285,491.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,491.28/824.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346.43
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