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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 447.28 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 447.28 and 193.12 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 447.28 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/447.28 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 447.28 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 86,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,378.71/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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