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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.17, 1,048.69 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.17, 1,048.69 and 236.94 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.17 : 1,048.69 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.17/1,048.69 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.17x = 1,048.69 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.17x = 248,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,474.28/699.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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