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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.37, 447.78 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.37, 447.78 and 206.47 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.37 : 447.78 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.37/447.78 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.37x = 447.78 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.37x = 92,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,453.14/324.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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