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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 691.96 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 691.96 and 217.68 is: 326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 691.96 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/691.96 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 691.96 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 150,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,625.85/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.26

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