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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.86, 693.20 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.86, 693.20 and 218.52 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.86 : 693.20 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.86/693.20 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.86x = 693.20 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.86x = 151,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,478.06/461.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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