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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.84, 691.86 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.84, 691.86 and 218.04 is: 326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.84 : 691.86 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.84/691.86 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.84x = 691.86 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.84x = 150,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,853.15/461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.64

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