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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 693 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 693 and 218.52 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 693 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/693 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 693 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 151,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,434.36/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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