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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.72, 944.35 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.72, 944.35 and 218.75 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.72 : 944.35 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.72/944.35 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.72x = 944.35 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.72x = 206,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,576.56/629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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