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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 448.41 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 448.41 and 208.50 is: 287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 448.41 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/448.41 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 448.41 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 93,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,493.49/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.71

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