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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.21, 1,046.57 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.21, 1,046.57 and 235.55 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.21 : 1,046.57 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.21/1,046.57 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.21x = 1,046.57 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.21x = 246,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,514.92/698.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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