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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 485.75 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 485.75 and 208.16 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 485.75 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/485.75 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 485.75 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 101,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,112.68/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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