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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 943.77 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 943.77 and 218.32 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 943.77 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/943.77 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 943.77 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 206,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,038.60/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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