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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.60, 972.32 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.60, 972.32 and 237.45 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.60 : 972.32 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.60/972.32 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.60x = 972.32 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.60x = 230,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,879.84/648.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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