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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 448.29 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 448.29 and 208.56 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 448.29 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/448.29 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 448.29 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 93,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,495.36/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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