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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.14, 691.31 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.14, 691.31 and 217.96 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.14 : 691.31 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.14/691.31 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.14x = 691.31 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.14x = 150,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,677.93/461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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