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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.70, 1,048.02 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.70, 1,048.02 and 236.47 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.70 : 1,048.02 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.70/1,048.02 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.70x = 1,048.02 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.70x = 247,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,825.29/698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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