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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.78, 448.04 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.78, 448.04 and 206.79 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.78 : 448.04 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.78/448.04 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.78x = 448.04 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.78x = 92,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,651.21/324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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