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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 447.98 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 447.98 and 208.30 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 447.98 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/447.98 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 447.98 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 93,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,314.23/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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