Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,315.20 and 227.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,315.20 and 227.58 is: 341.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
876.78 : 1,315.20 = 227.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
876.78/1,315.20 = 227.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
876.78x = 1,315.20 × 227.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
876.78x = 299,313.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,313.22/876.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341.38
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