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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.78, 971.75 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.78, 971.75 and 236.81 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.78 : 971.75 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.78/971.75 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.78x = 971.75 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.78x = 230,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,123.14/647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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