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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 447.81 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 447.81 and 213.95 is: 295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 447.81 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/447.81 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 447.81 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 95,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,810.47/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.15

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