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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.41, 971.85 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.41, 971.85 and 237.41 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.41 : 971.85 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.41/971.85 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.41x = 971.85 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.41x = 230,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,726.91/648.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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