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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 486.51 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 486.51 and 209.08 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 486.51 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/486.51 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 486.51 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 101,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,719.51/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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