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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.11, 943.50 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.11, 943.50 and 218.17 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.11 : 943.50 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.11/943.50 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.11x = 943.50 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.11x = 205,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,843.40/629.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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