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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.42, 972.72 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.42, 972.72 and 237.60 is: 356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.42 : 972.72 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.42/972.72 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.42x = 972.72 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.42x = 231,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,118.27/648.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.43

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