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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.16, 1,048.80 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.16, 1,048.80 and 236.95 is: 355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.16 : 1,048.80 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.16/1,048.80 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.16x = 1,048.80 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.16x = 248,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,513.16/699.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.45

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