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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.03, 693.27 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.03, 693.27 and 218.27 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.03 : 693.27 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.03/693.27 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.03x = 693.27 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.03x = 151,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,316.58/462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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