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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.25, 972.24 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.25, 972.24 and 237.27 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.25 : 972.24 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.25/972.24 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.25x = 972.24 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.25x = 230,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,686.14/648.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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