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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.01, 447.09 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.01, 447.09 and 191.20 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.01 : 447.09 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.01/447.09 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.01x = 447.09 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.01x = 85,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,483.61/324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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