Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.34, 1,451 and 236.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 967.34, 1,451 and 236.92 is: 355.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967.34 : 1,451 = 236.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967.34/1,451 = 236.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967.34x = 1,451 × 236.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967.34x = 343,770.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,770.92/967.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355.38
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