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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.81, 944.52 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.81, 944.52 and 218.85 is: 328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.81 : 944.52 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.81/944.52 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.81x = 944.52 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.81x = 206,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,708.20/629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.21

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