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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.95, 973.22 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.95, 973.22 and 216 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.95 : 973.22 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.95/973.22 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.95x = 973.22 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.95x = 210,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,214.44/648.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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