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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.88, 970.29 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.88, 970.29 and 236.01 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.88 : 970.29 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.88/970.29 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.88x = 970.29 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.88x = 228,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,998.14/646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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