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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 692.19 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 692.19 and 218.00 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 692.19 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/692.19 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 692.19 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 150,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,893.96/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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