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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 447.82 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 447.82 and 208 is: 286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 447.82 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/447.82 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 447.82 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 93,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,146.56/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.92

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