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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.93, 944.58 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.93, 944.58 and 218.95 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.93 : 944.58 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.93/944.58 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.93x = 944.58 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.93x = 206,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,815.79/629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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