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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 943.40 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 943.40 and 218.08 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 943.40 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/943.40 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 943.40 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 205,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,736.67/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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