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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.82, 944.33 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.82, 944.33 and 218.84 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.82 : 944.33 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.82/944.33 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.82x = 944.33 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.82x = 206,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,651.36/629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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