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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.96, 973.74 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.96, 973.74 and 238.14 is: 357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.96 : 973.74 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.96/973.74 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.96x = 973.74 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.96x = 231,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,886.44/648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.32

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