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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 692.94 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 692.94 and 218.56 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 692.94 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/692.94 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 692.94 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 151,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,448.97/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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