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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.93, 965.96 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.93, 965.96 and 211.08 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.93 : 965.96 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.93/965.96 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.93x = 965.96 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.93x = 203,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,898.20/643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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