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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 943.50 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 943.50 and 218.04 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 943.50 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/943.50 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 943.50 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 205,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,720.74/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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