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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.01, 1,048.63 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.01, 1,048.63 and 236.82 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.01 : 1,048.63 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.01/1,048.63 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.01x = 1,048.63 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.01x = 248,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,334.44/699.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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