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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.24, 970.70 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.24, 970.70 and 236.30 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.24 : 970.70 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.24/970.70 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.24x = 970.70 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.24x = 229,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,376.41/647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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