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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.96, 973.56 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.96, 973.56 and 216.16 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.96 : 973.56 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.96/973.56 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.96x = 973.56 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.96x = 210,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,444.73/648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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