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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 966.15 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 966.15 and 211.32 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 966.15 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/966.15 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 966.15 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 204,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,166.82/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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