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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 943.61 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 943.61 and 218.21 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 943.61 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/943.61 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 943.61 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 205,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,904.05/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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