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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.09, 970.48 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.09, 970.48 and 236.22 is: 354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.09 : 970.48 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.09/970.48 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.09x = 970.48 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.09x = 229,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,243.44/647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.27

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