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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 943.62 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 943.62 and 218.34 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 943.62 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/943.62 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 943.62 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 206,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,029.99/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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