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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.35, 447.30 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.35, 447.30 and 213.72 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.35 : 447.30 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.35/447.30 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.35x = 447.30 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.35x = 95,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,596.96/324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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