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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 446.88 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 446.88 and 206.04 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 446.88 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/446.88 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 446.88 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 92,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,075.16/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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