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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 447.57 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 447.57 and 206.22 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 447.57 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/447.57 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 447.57 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 92,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,297.89/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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