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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 944.76 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 944.76 and 219.18 is: 328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 944.76 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/944.76 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 944.76 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 207,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,072.50/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.70

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