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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 448.07 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 448.07 and 212.59 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 448.07 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/448.07 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 448.07 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 95,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,254.70/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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