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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 694.56 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 694.56 and 216.17 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 694.56 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/694.56 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 694.56 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 150,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,139.56/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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