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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.29, 698.37 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.29, 698.37 and 218.62 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.29 : 698.37 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.29/698.37 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.29x = 698.37 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.29x = 152,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,680.90/465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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