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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.45, 1,047.84 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.45, 1,047.84 and 236.20 is: 354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.45 : 1,047.84 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.45/1,047.84 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.45x = 1,047.84 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.45x = 247,498.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,498.63/698.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.35

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