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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 692.78 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 692.78 and 218.32 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 692.78 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/692.78 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 692.78 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 151,247.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,247.47/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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