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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.21, 943.87 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.21, 943.87 and 218.35 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.21 : 943.87 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.21/943.87 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.21x = 943.87 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.21x = 206,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,088.83/629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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