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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.20, 447.20 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.20, 447.20 and 193.18 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.20 : 447.20 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.20/447.20 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.20x = 447.20 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.20x = 86,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,390.10/324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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