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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 943.70 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 943.70 and 218.24 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 943.70 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/943.70 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 943.70 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 205,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,953.09/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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