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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.36, 961.82 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.36, 961.82 and 208.42 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.36 : 961.82 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.36/961.82 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.36x = 961.82 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.36x = 200,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,462.52/641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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