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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 486.09 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 486.09 and 208.59 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 486.09 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/486.09 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 486.09 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 101,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,393.51/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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