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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 695.11 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 695.11 and 213.21 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 695.11 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/695.11 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 695.11 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 148,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,206.11/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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