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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.33, 972.35 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.33, 972.35 and 215.25 is: 322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.33 : 972.35 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.33/972.35 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.33x = 972.35 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.33x = 209,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,298.34/648.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.83

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