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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.97, 447.21 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.97, 447.21 and 193.02 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.97 : 447.21 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.97/447.21 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.97x = 447.21 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.97x = 86,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,320.47/323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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