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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 448.53 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 448.53 and 208.50 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 448.53 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/448.53 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 448.53 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 93,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,518.51/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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