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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 693.15 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 693.15 and 219 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 693.15 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/693.15 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 693.15 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 151,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,799.85/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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