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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.87, 698.96 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.87, 698.96 and 219.18 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.87 : 698.96 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.87/698.96 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.87x = 698.96 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.87x = 153,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,198.05/465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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