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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 970.23 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 970.23 and 236.10 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 970.23 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/970.23 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 970.23 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 229,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,071.30/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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