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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.15, 1,046.50 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.15, 1,046.50 and 235.77 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.15 : 1,046.50 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.15/1,046.50 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.15x = 1,046.50 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.15x = 246,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,732.42/698.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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