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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 692.72 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 692.72 and 218.16 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 692.72 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/692.72 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 692.72 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 151,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,123.80/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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