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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.68, 1,047.81 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.68, 1,047.81 and 236.35 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.68 : 1,047.81 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.68/1,047.81 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.68x = 1,047.81 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.68x = 247,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,649.89/698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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