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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.78, 973.38 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.78, 973.38 and 238.04 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.78 : 973.38 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.78/973.38 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.78x = 973.38 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.78x = 231,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,703.38/648.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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