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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.54, 972.21 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.54, 972.21 and 237.40 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.54 : 972.21 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.54/972.21 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.54x = 972.21 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.54x = 230,801.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,801.11/648.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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