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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.24, 972.38 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.24, 972.38 and 209.48 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.24 : 972.38 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.24/972.38 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.24x = 972.38 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.24x = 203,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,695.29/648.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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