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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.31, 1,047.03 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.31, 1,047.03 and 235.95 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.31 : 1,047.03 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.31/1,047.03 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.31x = 1,047.03 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.31x = 247,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,046.73/698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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