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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.67, 485.39 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.67, 485.39 and 208.24 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.67 : 485.39 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.67/485.39 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.67x = 485.39 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.67x = 101,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,077.61/323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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