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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.39, 972.96 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.39, 972.96 and 237.57 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.39 : 972.96 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.39/972.96 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.39x = 972.96 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.39x = 231,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,142.90/648.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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