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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.05, 960.11 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.05, 960.11 and 207.21 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.05 : 960.11 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.05/960.11 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.05x = 960.11 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.05x = 198,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,943.36/640.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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