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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 447.27 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 447.27 and 206.01 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 447.27 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/447.27 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 447.27 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 92,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,142.09/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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