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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.21, 971.31 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.21, 971.31 and 236.61 is: 355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.21 : 971.31 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.21/971.31 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.21x = 971.31 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.21x = 229,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,821.66/647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.10

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