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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 690.42 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 690.42 and 216.68 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 690.42 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/690.42 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 690.42 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 149,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,600.21/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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