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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.13, 972.34 and 215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.13, 972.34 and 215.29 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.13 : 972.34 = 215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.13/972.34 = 215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.13x = 972.34 × 215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.13x = 209,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,330.22/648.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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