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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 447.75 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 447.75 and 213.98 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 447.75 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/447.75 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 447.75 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 95,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,807.31/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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