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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.05, 972.07 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.05, 972.07 and 237.19 is: 355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.05 : 972.07 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.05/972.07 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.05x = 972.07 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.05x = 230,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,565.28/648.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.78

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