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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.39, 974.33 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.39, 974.33 and 238.80 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.39 : 974.33 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.39/974.33 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.39x = 974.33 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.39x = 232,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,663.94/649.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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