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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.61, 970.54 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.61, 970.54 and 236.35 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.61 : 970.54 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.61/970.54 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.61x = 970.54 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.61x = 229,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,387.13/647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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