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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.17, 447.13 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.17, 447.13 and 207.68 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.17 : 447.13 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.17/447.13 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.17x = 447.13 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.17x = 92,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,856.68/324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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