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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.44, 447.83 and 206.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.44, 447.83 and 206.45 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.44 : 447.83 = 206.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.44/447.83 = 206.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.44x = 447.83 × 206.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.44x = 92,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,453.69/324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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