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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.94, 971.46 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.94, 971.46 and 236.97 is: 355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.94 : 971.46 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.94/971.46 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.94x = 971.46 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.94x = 230,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,206.88/647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.29

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