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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 943.11 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 943.11 and 218.03 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 943.11 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/943.11 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 943.11 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 205,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,621.56/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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