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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 692.81 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 692.81 and 218.42 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 692.81 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/692.81 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 692.81 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 151,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,323.56/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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