Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917, 1,375.50 and 233
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 917, 1,375.50 and 233 is: 349.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
917 : 1,375.50 = 233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
917/1,375.50 = 233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
917x = 1,375.50 × 233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
917x = 320,491.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,491.50/917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349.50
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