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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.08, 970 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.08, 970 and 236.12 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.08 : 970 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.08/970 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.08x = 970 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.08x = 229,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,036.40/647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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