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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 960.18 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 960.18 and 207.32 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 960.18 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/960.18 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 960.18 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 199,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,064.52/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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