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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.18, 972.27 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.18, 972.27 and 215.28 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.18 : 972.27 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.18/972.27 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.18x = 972.27 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.18x = 209,310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,310.29/648.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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