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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 486.72 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 486.72 and 209.26 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 486.72 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/486.72 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 486.72 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 101,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,851.03/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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