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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.69, 967.23 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.69, 967.23 and 211.88 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.69 : 967.23 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.69/967.23 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.69x = 967.23 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.69x = 204,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,931.86/644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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