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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.54, 944.40 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.54, 944.40 and 218.72 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.54 : 944.40 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.54/944.40 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.54x = 944.40 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.54x = 206,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,559.17/629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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