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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 971.33 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 971.33 and 236.75 is: 355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 971.33 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/971.33 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 971.33 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 229,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,956.34/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.24

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