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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 446.61 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 446.61 and 213.44 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 446.61 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/446.61 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 446.61 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 95,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,324.44/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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