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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 943.73 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 943.73 and 218.20 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 943.73 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/943.73 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 943.73 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 205,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,921.89/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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