Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,245 and 222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 830, 1,245 and 222 is: 333
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
830 : 1,245 = 222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
830/1,245 = 222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
830x = 1,245 × 222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
830x = 276,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,390/830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333
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