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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.17, 694.14 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.17, 694.14 and 219.15 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.17 : 694.14 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.17/694.14 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.17x = 694.14 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.17x = 152,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,120.78/463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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