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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,047.21 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,047.21 and 235.80 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,047.21 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,047.21 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,047.21 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 246,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,932.12/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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