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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.87, 448.62 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.87, 448.62 and 208.64 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.87 : 448.62 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.87/448.62 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.87x = 448.62 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.87x = 93,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,597.83/324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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