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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.89, 1,048.49 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.89, 1,048.49 and 236.65 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.89 : 1,048.49 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.89/1,048.49 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.89x = 1,048.49 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.89x = 248,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,125.16/698.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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