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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 972.70 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 972.70 and 237.80 is: 356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 972.70 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/972.70 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 972.70 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 231,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,308.06/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.58

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