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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.13, 973.10 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.13, 973.10 and 238.17 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.13 : 973.10 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.13/973.10 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.13x = 973.10 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.13x = 231,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,767.47/649.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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