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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 447.14 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 447.14 and 207.50 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 447.14 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/447.14 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 447.14 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 92,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,780.51/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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