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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.55, 972.83 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.55, 972.83 and 237.81 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.55 : 972.83 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.55/972.83 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.55x = 972.83 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.55x = 231,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,348.70/648.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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