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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 447.59 and 207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 447.59 and 207.89 is: 287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 447.59 = 207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/447.59 = 207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 447.59 × 207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 93,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,046.21/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.07

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