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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 447.96 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 447.96 and 206.64 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 447.96 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/447.96 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 447.96 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 92,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,566.45/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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