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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.39, 693.27 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.39, 693.27 and 218.76 is: 327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.39 : 693.27 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.39/693.27 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.39x = 693.27 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.39x = 151,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,659.75/462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.99

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