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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.21, 971.44 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.21, 971.44 and 236.96 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.21 : 971.44 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.21/971.44 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.21x = 971.44 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.21x = 230,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,192.42/648.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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