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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.18, 689.82 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.18, 689.82 and 216.88 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.18 : 689.82 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.18/689.82 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.18x = 689.82 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.18x = 149,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,605.62/460.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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