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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 971.42 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 971.42 and 236.87 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 971.42 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/971.42 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 971.42 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 230,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,095.99/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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