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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 486.20 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 486.20 and 208.71 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 486.20 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/486.20 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 486.20 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 101,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,475.32/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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