Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904, 1,356 and 220
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 904, 1,356 and 220 is: 330
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904 : 1,356 = 220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904/1,356 = 220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904x = 1,356 × 220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904x = 298,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,320/904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330
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