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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 690.18 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 690.18 and 213.52 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 690.18 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/690.18 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 690.18 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 147,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,364.06/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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