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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.32, 964.40 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.32, 964.40 and 210.20 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.32 : 964.40 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.32/964.40 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.32x = 964.40 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.32x = 202,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,716.88/643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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