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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.83, 694.42 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.83, 694.42 and 216.16 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.83 : 694.42 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.83/694.42 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.83x = 694.42 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.83x = 150,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,105.83/462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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