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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.17, 1,047.21 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.17, 1,047.21 and 235.93 is: 353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.17 : 1,047.21 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.17/1,047.21 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.17x = 1,047.21 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.17x = 247,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,068.26/698.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.88

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