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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.72, 971.57 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.72, 971.57 and 236.80 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.72 : 971.57 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.72/971.57 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.72x = 971.57 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.72x = 230,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,065.94/647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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