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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 447.36 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 447.36 and 212.09 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 447.36 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/447.36 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 447.36 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 94,877.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,877.55/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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