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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.99, 970.56 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.99, 970.56 and 236.32 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.99 : 970.56 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.99/970.56 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.99x = 970.56 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.99x = 229,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,356.70/646.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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