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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.48, 693.84 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.48, 693.84 and 218.73 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.48 : 693.84 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.48/693.84 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.48x = 693.84 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.48x = 151,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,763.62/462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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