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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.13, 969.83 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.13, 969.83 and 235.88 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.13 : 969.83 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.13/969.83 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.13x = 969.83 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.13x = 228,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,762.66/647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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