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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 447.36 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 447.36 and 208.08 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 447.36 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/447.36 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 447.36 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 93,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,086.67/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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