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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 943.61 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 943.61 and 218.07 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 943.61 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/943.61 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 943.61 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 205,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,773.03/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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