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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.88, 974.21 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.88, 974.21 and 238.91 is: 358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.88 : 974.21 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.88/974.21 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.88x = 974.21 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.88x = 232,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,744.24/649.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.13

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