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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 693.11 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 693.11 and 218.64 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 693.11 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/693.11 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 693.11 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 151,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,541.57/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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