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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 962.24 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 962.24 and 208.64 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 962.24 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/962.24 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 962.24 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 200,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,761.75/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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