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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.26, 970.47 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.26, 970.47 and 236.32 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.26 : 970.47 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.26/970.47 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.26x = 970.47 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.26x = 229,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,341.47/647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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