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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.73, 692.38 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.73, 692.38 and 218.10 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.73 : 692.38 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.73/692.38 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.73x = 692.38 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.73x = 151,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,008.08/461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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