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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 944.16 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 944.16 and 212.94 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 944.16 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/944.16 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 944.16 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 201,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,049.43/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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