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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.86, 448.41 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.86, 448.41 and 208.42 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.86 : 448.41 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.86/448.41 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.86x = 448.41 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.86x = 93,457.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,457.61/324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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