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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 447.60 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 447.60 and 213.78 is: 295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 447.60 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/447.60 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 447.60 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 95,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,687.93/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.11

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