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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 943.57 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 943.57 and 218.12 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 943.57 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/943.57 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 943.57 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 205,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,810.31/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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