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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.42, 973.53 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.42, 973.53 and 238.26 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.42 : 973.53 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.42/973.53 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.42x = 973.53 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.42x = 231,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,953.26/649.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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