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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.53, 694.02 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.53, 694.02 and 218.92 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.53 : 694.02 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.53/694.02 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.53x = 694.02 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.53x = 151,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,934.86/462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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