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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.36, 447.66 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.36, 447.66 and 208.26 is: 287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.36 : 447.66 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.36/447.66 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.36x = 447.66 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.36x = 93,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,229.67/324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.43

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