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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.18, 973.96 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.18, 973.96 and 238.30 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.18 : 973.96 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.18/973.96 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.18x = 973.96 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.18x = 232,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,094.67/649.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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