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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 697.26 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 697.26 and 218.49 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 697.26 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/697.26 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 697.26 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 152,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,344.34/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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