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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.74, 970.26 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.74, 970.26 and 236.01 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.74 : 970.26 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.74/970.26 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.74x = 970.26 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.74x = 228,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,991.06/646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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