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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.44, 943.86 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.44, 943.86 and 218.50 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.44 : 943.86 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.44/943.86 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.44x = 943.86 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.44x = 206,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,233.41/629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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