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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 447.26 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 447.26 and 213.60 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 447.26 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/447.26 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 447.26 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 95,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,534.74/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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