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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 447.29 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 447.29 and 193.05 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 447.29 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/447.29 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 447.29 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 86,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,348.37/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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