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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.06, 970.53 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.06, 970.53 and 236.18 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.06 : 970.53 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.06/970.53 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.06x = 970.53 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.06x = 229,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,214.92/647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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