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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 1,048.38 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 1,048.38 and 236.79 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 1,048.38 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/1,048.38 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 1,048.38 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 248,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,245.90/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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