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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.02, 972.13 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.02, 972.13 and 237.07 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.02 : 972.13 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.02/972.13 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.02x = 972.13 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.02x = 230,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,458.00/648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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