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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 1,047.34 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 1,047.34 and 235.84 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 1,047.34 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/1,047.34 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 1,047.34 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 247,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,004.67/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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