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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.55, 692.55 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.55, 692.55 and 218.03 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.55 : 692.55 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.55/692.55 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.55x = 692.55 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.55x = 150,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,998.41/461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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