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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.50, 943.94 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.50, 943.94 and 218.49 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.50 : 943.94 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.50/943.94 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.50x = 943.94 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.50x = 206,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,241.45/629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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