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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 943.59 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 943.59 and 218.23 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 943.59 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/943.59 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 943.59 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 205,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,919.65/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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