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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.26, 966.17 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.26, 966.17 and 211.31 is: 316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.26 : 966.17 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.26/966.17 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.26x = 966.17 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.26x = 204,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,164.33/644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.90

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