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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 966.21 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 966.21 and 211.18 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 966.21 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/966.21 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 966.21 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 204,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,044.23/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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