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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.07, 696.28 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.07, 696.28 and 217.41 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.07 : 696.28 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.07/696.28 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.07x = 696.28 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.07x = 151,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,378.23/464.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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