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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.98, 447.27 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.98, 447.27 and 193.02 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.98 : 447.27 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.98/447.27 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.98x = 447.27 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.98x = 86,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,332.06/323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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