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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.26, 971.97 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.26, 971.97 and 237.32 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.26 : 971.97 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.26/971.97 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.26x = 971.97 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.26x = 230,667.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,667.92/648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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