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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 690.48 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 690.48 and 216.65 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 690.48 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/690.48 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 690.48 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 149,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,592.49/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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