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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 965.20 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 965.20 and 210.88 is: 316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 965.20 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/965.20 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 965.20 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 203,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,541.38/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.33

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