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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.05, 943.58 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.05, 943.58 and 218.19 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.05 : 943.58 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.05/943.58 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.05x = 943.58 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.05x = 205,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,879.72/629.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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