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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 448.17 and 206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 448.17 and 206.81 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 448.17 = 206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/448.17 = 206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 448.17 × 206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 92,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,686.04/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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