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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.90, 971.07 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.90, 971.07 and 236.55 is: 354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.90 : 971.07 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.90/971.07 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.90x = 971.07 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.90x = 229,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,709.36/647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.55

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