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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 703.66 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 703.66 and 218.85 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 703.66 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/703.66 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 703.66 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 153,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,997.79/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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