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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.89, 972.55 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.89, 972.55 and 237.80 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.89 : 972.55 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.89/972.55 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.89x = 972.55 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.89x = 231,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,274.23/648.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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