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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.07, 960.24 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.07, 960.24 and 207.20 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.07 : 960.24 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.07/960.24 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.07x = 960.24 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.07x = 198,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,956.93/640.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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