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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 447.26 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 447.26 and 207.90 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 447.26 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/447.26 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 447.26 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 92,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,984.31/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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