Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,251 and 226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 834, 1,251 and 226 is: 339
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
834 : 1,251 = 226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
834/1,251 = 226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
834x = 1,251 × 226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
834x = 282,726 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,726/834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339
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