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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 447.52 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 447.52 and 207.84 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 447.52 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/447.52 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 447.52 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 93,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,012.56/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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