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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 448.26 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 448.26 and 208.48 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 448.26 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/448.26 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 448.26 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 93,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,453.24/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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