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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.01, 485.43 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.01, 485.43 and 208.18 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.01 : 485.43 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.01/485.43 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.01x = 485.43 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.01x = 101,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,056.82/324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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