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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 447.39 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 447.39 and 213.48 is: 294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 447.39 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/447.39 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 447.39 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 95,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,508.82/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.62

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