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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 945.03 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 945.03 and 218.98 is: 328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 945.03 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/945.03 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 945.03 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 206,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,944.67/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.51

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