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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.17, 943.43 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.17, 943.43 and 218.19 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.17 : 943.43 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.17/943.43 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.17x = 943.43 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.17x = 205,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,851.59/629.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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