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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.16, 963.33 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.16, 963.33 and 209.21 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.16 : 963.33 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.16/963.33 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.16x = 963.33 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.16x = 201,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,537.22/642.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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