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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 943.43 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 943.43 and 218.09 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 943.43 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/943.43 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 943.43 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 205,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,746.84/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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