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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.14, 973.80 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.14, 973.80 and 238.17 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.14 : 973.80 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.14/973.80 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.14x = 973.80 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.14x = 231,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,929.95/649.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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