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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 447.21 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 447.21 and 191.34 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 447.21 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/447.21 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 447.21 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 85,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,569.16/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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