Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,374.03 and 232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 916, 1,374.03 and 232 is: 348.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916 : 1,374.03 = 232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916/1,374.03 = 232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916x = 1,374.03 × 232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916x = 318,774.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,774.96/916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348.01
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