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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 693.20 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 693.20 and 218.60 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 693.20 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/693.20 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 693.20 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 151,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,534.53/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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