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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.13, 943.64 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.13, 943.64 and 218.27 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.13 : 943.64 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.13/943.64 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.13x = 943.64 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.13x = 205,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,968.30/629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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