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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 693.02 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 693.02 and 218.62 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 693.02 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/693.02 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 693.02 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 151,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,508.03/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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