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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 692.40 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 692.40 and 218.09 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 692.40 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/692.40 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 692.40 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 151,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,005.52/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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