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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.12, 1,048.75 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.12, 1,048.75 and 236.88 is: 355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.12 : 1,048.75 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.12/1,048.75 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.12x = 1,048.75 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.12x = 248,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,427.31/699.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.34

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