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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.19, 447.08 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.19, 447.08 and 193.17 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.19 : 447.08 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.19/447.08 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.19x = 447.08 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.19x = 86,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,362.44/324.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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