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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.50, 693.89 and 218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.50, 693.89 and 218.99 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.50 : 693.89 = 218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.50/693.89 = 218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.50x = 693.89 × 218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.50x = 151,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,950.41/462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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