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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.02, 486.11 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.02, 486.11 and 208.52 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.02 : 486.11 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.02/486.11 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.02x = 486.11 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.02x = 101,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,361.23/324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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