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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.43, 693.21 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.43, 693.21 and 219.02 is: 328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.43 : 693.21 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.43/693.21 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.43x = 693.21 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.43x = 151,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,826.85/462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.33

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