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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.10, 1,047.90 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.10, 1,047.90 and 236.45 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.10 : 1,047.90 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.10/1,047.90 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.10x = 1,047.90 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.10x = 247,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,775.96/699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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