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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 692.16 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 692.16 and 218.04 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 692.16 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/692.16 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 692.16 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 150,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,918.57/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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