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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.85, 974.20 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.85, 974.20 and 238.89 is: 358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.85 : 974.20 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.85/974.20 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.85x = 974.20 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.85x = 232,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,724.23/649.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.12

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