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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.25, 1,047.53 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.25, 1,047.53 and 236.04 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.25 : 1,047.53 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.25/1,047.53 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.25x = 1,047.53 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.25x = 247,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,257.80/698.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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