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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 964.98 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 964.98 and 210.42 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 964.98 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/964.98 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 964.98 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 203,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,051.09/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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