Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.72, 1,301.48 and 218.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 867.72, 1,301.48 and 218.42 is: 327.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
867.72 : 1,301.48 = 218.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
867.72/1,301.48 = 218.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
867.72x = 1,301.48 × 218.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
867.72x = 284,269.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,269.26/867.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327.60
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