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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 697.86 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 697.86 and 218.96 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 697.86 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/697.86 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 697.86 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 152,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,803.43/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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