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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.35, 1,046.99 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.35, 1,046.99 and 235.85 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.35 : 1,046.99 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.35/1,046.99 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.35x = 1,046.99 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.35x = 246,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,926.18/698.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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