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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.29, 944.07 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.29, 944.07 and 218.49 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.29 : 944.07 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.29/944.07 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.29x = 944.07 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.29x = 206,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,269.85/629.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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