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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 944.33 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 944.33 and 218.69 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 944.33 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/944.33 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 944.33 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 206,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,514.07/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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