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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.96, 961.44 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.96, 961.44 and 208.24 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.96 : 961.44 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.96/961.44 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.96x = 961.44 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.96x = 200,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,210.27/640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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