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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.26, 972.06 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.26, 972.06 and 237.23 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.26 : 972.06 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.26/972.06 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.26x = 972.06 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.26x = 230,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,601.79/648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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