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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.33, 1,047.25 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.33, 1,047.25 and 236.02 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.33 : 1,047.25 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.33/1,047.25 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.33x = 1,047.25 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.33x = 247,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,165.53/698.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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