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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 447.29 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 447.29 and 193.16 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 447.29 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/447.29 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 447.29 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 86,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395.33/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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