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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.84, 965.82 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.84, 965.82 and 211.08 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.84 : 965.82 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.84/965.82 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.84x = 965.82 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.84x = 203,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,865.29/643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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