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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 692.37 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 692.37 and 217.82 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 692.37 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/692.37 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 692.37 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 150,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,808.57/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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