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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.11, 696.33 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.11, 696.33 and 217.43 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.11 : 696.33 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.11/696.33 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.11x = 696.33 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.11x = 151,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,402.16/464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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