Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910, 1,365 and 226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 910, 1,365 and 226 is: 339
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
910 : 1,365 = 226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
910/1,365 = 226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
910x = 1,365 × 226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
910x = 308,490 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,490/910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339
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