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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 448.04 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 448.04 and 208.12 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 448.04 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/448.04 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 448.04 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 93,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,246.08/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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