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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.02, 447.24 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.02, 447.24 and 206.06 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.02 : 447.24 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.02/447.24 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.02x = 447.24 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.02x = 92,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,158.27/324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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