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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 447.82 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 447.82 and 206.62 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 447.82 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/447.82 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 447.82 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 92,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,528.57/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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