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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 448.04 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 448.04 and 208.25 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 448.04 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/448.04 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 448.04 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 93,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,303.29/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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