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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 965.28 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 965.28 and 210.56 is: 315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 965.28 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/965.28 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 965.28 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 203,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,249.36/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.88

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