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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 692.62 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 692.62 and 218.36 is: 327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 692.62 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/692.62 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 692.62 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 151,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,240.50/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.45

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