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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,047.52 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,047.52 and 236.20 is: 354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,047.52 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,047.52 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,047.52 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 247,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,424.22/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.05

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