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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.61, 972.30 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.61, 972.30 and 237.65 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.61 : 972.30 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.61/972.30 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.61x = 972.30 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.61x = 231,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,063.12/648.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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