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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 961.65 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 961.65 and 208.23 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 961.65 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/961.65 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 961.65 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 200,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,244.38/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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