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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447.32 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447.32 and 207.77 is: 286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447.32 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447.32 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447.32 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 92,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,937.96/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.85

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