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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 690.81 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 690.81 and 216.93 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 690.81 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/690.81 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 690.81 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 149,857.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,857.41/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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