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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.14, 692.19 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.14, 692.19 and 217.92 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.14 : 692.19 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.14/692.19 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.14x = 692.19 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.14x = 150,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,842.04/462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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