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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 944.22 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 944.22 and 218.52 is: 327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 944.22 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/944.22 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 944.22 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 206,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,330.95/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.81

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