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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 1,047.78 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 1,047.78 and 236.31 is: 354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 1,047.78 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/1,047.78 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 1,047.78 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 247,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,599.71/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.48

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