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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 944.56 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 944.56 and 218.90 is: 328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 944.56 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/944.56 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 944.56 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 206,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,764.18/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.38

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