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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.55, 1,047.72 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.55, 1,047.72 and 236.25 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.55 : 1,047.72 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.55/1,047.72 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.55x = 1,047.72 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.55x = 247,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,523.85/698.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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