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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.56, 691.84 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.56, 691.84 and 217.88 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.56 : 691.84 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.56/691.84 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.56x = 691.84 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.56x = 150,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,738.10/461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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