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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 692.68 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 692.68 and 218.24 is: 327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 692.68 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/692.68 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 692.68 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 151,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,170.48/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.46

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