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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 693.86 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 693.86 and 219.30 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 693.86 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/693.86 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 693.86 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 152,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,162.40/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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