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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.23, 973.83 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.23, 973.83 and 238.35 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.23 : 973.83 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.23/973.83 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.23x = 973.83 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.23x = 232,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,112.38/649.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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