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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.59, 972.89 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.59, 972.89 and 238.19 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.59 : 972.89 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.59/972.89 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.59x = 972.89 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.59x = 231,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,731.48/648.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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