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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 964.80 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 964.80 and 210.25 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 964.80 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/964.80 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 964.80 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 202,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,848.15/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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