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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.25, 692.07 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.25, 692.07 and 217.95 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.25 : 692.07 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.25/692.07 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.25x = 692.07 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.25x = 150,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,836.66/461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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