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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.39, 973.30 and 238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.39, 973.30 and 238.31 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.39 : 973.30 = 238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.39/973.30 = 238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.39x = 973.30 × 238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.39x = 231,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,941.06/649.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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