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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.13, 972.21 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.13, 972.21 and 215.32 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.13 : 972.21 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.13/972.21 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.13x = 972.21 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.13x = 209,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,336.26/648.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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