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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.16, 974.36 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.16, 974.36 and 238.68 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.16 : 974.36 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.16/974.36 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.16x = 974.36 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.16x = 232,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,560.24/649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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