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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 960.09 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 960.09 and 207.24 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 960.09 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/960.09 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 960.09 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 198,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,969.05/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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