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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.11, 697.83 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.11, 697.83 and 218.43 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.11 : 697.83 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.11/697.83 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.11x = 697.83 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.11x = 152,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,427.01/465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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