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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 447.69 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 447.69 and 213.95 is: 295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 447.69 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/447.69 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 447.69 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 95,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,781.04/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.37

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