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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.22, 960.38 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.22, 960.38 and 207.39 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.22 : 960.38 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.22/960.38 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.22x = 960.38 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.22x = 199,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,173.21/640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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