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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 944.04 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 944.04 and 218.40 is: 327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 944.04 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/944.04 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 944.04 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 206,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,178.34/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.64

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