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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.21, 969.94 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.21, 969.94 and 235.96 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.21 : 969.94 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.21/969.94 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.21x = 969.94 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.21x = 228,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,862.78/647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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