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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.18, 693.54 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.18, 693.54 and 218.88 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.18 : 693.54 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.18/693.54 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.18x = 693.54 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.18x = 151,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,802.04/462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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