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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.70, 972.94 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.70, 972.94 and 237.78 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.70 : 972.94 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.70/972.94 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.70x = 972.94 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.70x = 231,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,345.67/648.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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