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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.68, 974.04 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.68, 974.04 and 238.56 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.68 : 974.04 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.68/974.04 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.68x = 974.04 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.68x = 232,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,366.98/649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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