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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 447.12 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 447.12 and 206.01 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 447.12 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/447.12 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 447.12 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 92,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,111.19/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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