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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.23, 963.13 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.23, 963.13 and 209.28 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.23 : 963.13 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.23/963.13 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.23x = 963.13 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.23x = 201,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,562.80/642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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