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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 965.66 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 965.66 and 211.16 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 965.66 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/965.66 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 965.66 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 203,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,908.77/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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