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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.11, 943.84 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.11, 943.84 and 218.25 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.11 : 943.84 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.11/943.84 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.11x = 943.84 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.11x = 205,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,991.22/629.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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