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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.56, 692.50 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.56, 692.50 and 218.10 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.56 : 692.50 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.56/692.50 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.56x = 692.50 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.56x = 151,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,034.25/461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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