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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.03, 972.06 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.03, 972.06 and 237.47 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.03 : 972.06 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.03/972.06 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.03x = 972.06 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.03x = 230,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,833.90/648.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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