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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.02, 972.03 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.02, 972.03 and 215.10 is: 322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.02 : 972.03 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.02/972.03 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.02x = 972.03 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.02x = 209,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,083.65/648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.65

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