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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.39, 692.56 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.39, 692.56 and 218.17 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.39 : 692.56 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.39/692.56 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.39x = 692.56 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.39x = 151,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,095.82/462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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