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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.97, 694.32 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.97, 694.32 and 216.19 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.97 : 694.32 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.97/694.32 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.97x = 694.32 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.97x = 150,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,105.04/462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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