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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.85, 944.82 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.85, 944.82 and 218.94 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.85 : 944.82 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.85/944.82 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.85x = 944.82 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.85x = 206,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,858.89/629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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