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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.20, 447.26 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.20, 447.26 and 213.53 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.20 : 447.26 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.20/447.26 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.20x = 447.26 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.20x = 95,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,500.12/324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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