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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.35, 970.80 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.35, 970.80 and 236.38 is: 354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.35 : 970.80 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.35/970.80 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.35x = 970.80 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.35x = 229,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,477.70/647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.49

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