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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.99, 973.80 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.99, 973.80 and 238.23 is: 357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.99 : 973.80 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.99/973.80 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.99x = 973.80 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.99x = 231,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,988.37/648.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.46

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