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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 690.16 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 690.16 and 216.84 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 690.16 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/690.16 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 690.16 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 149,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,654.29/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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