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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 447.18 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 447.18 and 193.10 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 447.18 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/447.18 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 447.18 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 86,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,350.46/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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