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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.19, 972.38 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.19, 972.38 and 209.30 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.19 : 972.38 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.19/972.38 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.19x = 972.38 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.19x = 203,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,514.27/648.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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