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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.75, 448.17 and 208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.75, 448.17 and 208.47 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 448.17 = 208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/448.17 = 208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 448.17 × 208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 93,430.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,430.00/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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