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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.00 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.00 and 218.90 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.00 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.00 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.00 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 151,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,693.14/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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