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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 965.81 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 965.81 and 210.88 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 965.81 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/965.81 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 965.81 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 203,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,670.01/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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