Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.34, 1,448 and 234.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 965.34, 1,448 and 234.92 is: 352.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965.34 : 1,448 = 234.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965.34/1,448 = 234.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965.34x = 1,448 × 234.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965.34x = 340,164.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,164.16/965.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352.38
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