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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.37, 972.23 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.37, 972.23 and 215.38 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.37 : 972.23 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.37/972.23 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.37x = 972.23 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.37x = 209,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,398.90/648.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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