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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.23, 972.44 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.23, 972.44 and 237.32 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.23 : 972.44 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.23/972.44 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.23x = 972.44 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.23x = 230,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,773.41/648.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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