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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.88, 970.45 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.88, 970.45 and 236 is: 354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.88 : 970.45 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.88/970.45 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.88x = 970.45 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.88x = 229,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,026.20/646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.05

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