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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447.17 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447.17 and 191.26 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447.17 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447.17 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447.17 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 85,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,526.41/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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