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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.08, 970.99 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.08, 970.99 and 236.34 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.08 : 970.99 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.08/970.99 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.08x = 970.99 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.08x = 229,483.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,483.19/647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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