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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.73, 694.20 and 219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.73, 694.20 and 219.10 is: 328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.73 : 694.20 = 219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.73/694.20 = 219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.73x = 694.20 × 219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.73x = 152,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,099.22/462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.70

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