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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.43, 692.97 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.43, 692.97 and 218.35 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.43 : 692.97 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.43/692.97 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.43x = 692.97 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.43x = 151,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,310.00/462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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