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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.53, 693.21 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.53, 693.21 and 218.53 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.53 : 693.21 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.53/693.21 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.53x = 693.21 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.53x = 151,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,483.72/462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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