Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,338.42 and 243
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,338.42 and 243 is: 364.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892.32 : 1,338.42 = 243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892.32/1,338.42 = 243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892.32x = 1,338.42 × 243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892.32x = 325,236.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,236.97/892.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364.49
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