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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.67, 694.14 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.67, 694.14 and 218.86 is: 328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.67 : 694.14 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.67/694.14 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.67x = 694.14 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.67x = 151,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,922.68/462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.36

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