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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 447.76 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 447.76 and 206.70 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 447.76 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/447.76 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 447.76 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 92,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,551.99/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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