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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.71, 971.87 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.71, 971.87 and 236.89 is: 355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.71 : 971.87 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.71/971.87 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.71x = 971.87 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.71x = 230,226.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,226.28/647.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.45

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