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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.36, 1,048.26 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.36, 1,048.26 and 236.70 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.36 : 1,048.26 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.36/1,048.26 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.36x = 1,048.26 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.36x = 248,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,123.14/699.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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