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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.72, 967.24 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.72, 967.24 and 211.88 is: 317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.72 : 967.24 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.72/967.24 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.72x = 967.24 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.72x = 204,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,938.81/644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.87

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