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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 447.82 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 447.82 and 206.54 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 447.82 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/447.82 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 447.82 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 92,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,490.50/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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