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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 447.02 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 447.02 and 191.18 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 447.02 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/447.02 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 447.02 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 85,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,461.28/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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