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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.06, 973.23 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.06, 973.23 and 215.98 is: 323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.06 : 973.23 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.06/973.23 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.06x = 973.23 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.06x = 210,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,198.22/649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.85

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