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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 448.06 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 448.06 and 208.12 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 448.06 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/448.06 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 448.06 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 93,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,250.25/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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