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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 693.36 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 693.36 and 218.70 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 693.36 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/693.36 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 693.36 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 151,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,637.83/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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