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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.36, 447.71 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.36, 447.71 and 207.92 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.36 : 447.71 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.36/447.71 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.36x = 447.71 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.36x = 93,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,087.86/324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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