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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 691.61 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 691.61 and 214.80 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 691.61 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/691.61 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 691.61 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 148,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,556.75/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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