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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.86, 973.37 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.86, 973.37 and 238.19 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.86 : 973.37 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.86/973.37 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.86x = 973.37 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.86x = 231,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,847.00/648.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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