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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 972.96 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 972.96 and 237.90 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 972.96 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/972.96 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 972.96 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 231,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,467.18/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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