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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 690.98 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 690.98 and 218.00 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 690.98 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/690.98 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 690.98 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 150,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,629.10/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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