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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.20, 971.98 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.20, 971.98 and 237.32 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.20 : 971.98 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.20/971.98 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.20x = 971.98 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.20x = 230,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,670.29/648.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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