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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.17, 972.24 and 215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.17, 972.24 and 215.31 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.17 : 972.24 = 215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.17/972.24 = 215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.17x = 972.24 × 215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.17x = 209,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,332.99/648.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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