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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 943.83 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 943.83 and 218.32 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 943.83 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/943.83 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 943.83 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 206,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,056.97/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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