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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 447.86 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 447.86 and 208.36 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 447.86 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/447.86 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 447.86 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 93,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,316.11/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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