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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.56, 1,048 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.56, 1,048 and 236.33 is: 354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.56 : 1,048 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.56/1,048 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.56x = 1,048 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.56x = 247,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,673.84/698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.55

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