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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 943.38 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 943.38 and 218.28 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 943.38 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/943.38 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 943.38 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 205,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,920.99/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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