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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 698.50 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 698.50 and 218.95 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 698.50 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/698.50 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 698.50 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 152,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,936.58/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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