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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 692.24 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 692.24 and 218.42 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 692.24 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/692.24 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 692.24 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 151,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,199.06/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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