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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 447.96 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 447.96 and 206.51 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 447.96 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/447.96 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 447.96 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 92,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,508.22/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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