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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 447.06 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 447.06 and 197.96 is: 273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 447.06 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/447.06 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 447.06 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 88,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,500.00/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.11

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