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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 691.60 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 691.60 and 218.08 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 691.60 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/691.60 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 691.60 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 150,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,824.13/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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