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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.13, 694.23 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.13, 694.23 and 216.41 is: 324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.13 : 694.23 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.13/694.23 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.13x = 694.23 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.13x = 150,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,240.05/463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.40

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