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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.16, 972.42 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.16, 972.42 and 237.34 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.16 : 972.42 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.16/972.42 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.16x = 972.42 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.16x = 230,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,794.16/648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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