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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.26, 692.07 and 217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.26, 692.07 and 217.99 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.26 : 692.07 = 217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.26/692.07 = 217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.26x = 692.07 × 217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.26x = 150,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,864.34/461.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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