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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.10, 447.15 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.10, 447.15 and 193.06 is: 266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.10 : 447.15 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.10/447.15 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.10x = 447.15 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.10x = 86,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,326.78/324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.36

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