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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.78, 692.84 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.78, 692.84 and 218.12 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.78 : 692.84 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.78/692.84 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.78x = 692.84 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.78x = 151,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,117.71/461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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