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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447.15 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447.15 and 207.66 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447.15 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447.15 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447.15 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 92,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,855.17/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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