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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 447.66 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 447.66 and 207.96 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 447.66 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/447.66 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 447.66 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 93,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,095.37/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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