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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 692.61 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 692.61 and 218.08 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 692.61 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/692.61 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 692.61 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 151,042.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,042.66/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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