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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.51, 1,047.65 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.51, 1,047.65 and 236.28 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.51 : 1,047.65 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.51/1,047.65 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.51x = 1,047.65 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.51x = 247,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,539.33/698.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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