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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 690.39 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 690.39 and 216.95 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 690.39 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/690.39 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 690.39 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 149,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,776.66/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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