Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 692 and 218.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 461.46, 692 and 218.06 is: 327.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461.46 : 692 = 218.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461.46/692 = 218.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461.46x = 692 × 218.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461.46x = 150,897.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,897.52/461.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327.00
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