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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.62, 692.25 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.62, 692.25 and 214.82 is: 322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.62 : 692.25 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.62/692.25 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.62x = 692.25 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.62x = 148,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,707.47/461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.14

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