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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 447.98 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 447.98 and 206.68 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 447.98 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/447.98 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 447.98 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 92,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,587.10/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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