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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.26, 972.38 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.26, 972.38 and 237.21 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.26 : 972.38 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.26/972.38 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.26x = 972.38 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.26x = 230,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,662.50/648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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