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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 693.20 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 693.20 and 218.68 is: 328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 693.20 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/693.20 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 693.20 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 151,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,587.79/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.02

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