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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 690.26 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 690.26 and 216.52 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 690.26 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/690.26 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 690.26 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 149,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,455.10/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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