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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 447.09 and 191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 447.09 and 191.29 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 447.09 = 191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/447.09 = 191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 447.09 × 191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 85,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,523.85/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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