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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 448.01 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 448.01 and 206.63 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 448.01 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/448.01 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 448.01 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 92,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,572.31/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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