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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.98, 973.17 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.98, 973.17 and 237.83 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.98 : 973.17 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.98/973.17 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.98x = 973.17 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.98x = 231,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,449.02/648.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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