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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.90, 972.36 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.90, 972.36 and 237.15 is: 355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.90 : 972.36 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.90/972.36 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.90x = 972.36 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.90x = 230,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,595.17/647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.91

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