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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.14, 971.96 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.14, 971.96 and 237.17 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.14 : 971.96 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.14/971.96 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.14x = 971.96 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.14x = 230,513.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,513.71/648.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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