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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.40, 965.16 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.40, 965.16 and 210.56 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.40 : 965.16 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.40/965.16 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.40x = 965.16 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.40x = 203,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,224.09/643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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