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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 447.33 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 447.33 and 193.20 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 447.33 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/447.33 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 447.33 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 86,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,424.16/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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