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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.23, 447.35 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.23, 447.35 and 193.23 is: 266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.23 : 447.35 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.23/447.35 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.23x = 447.35 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.23x = 86,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,440.47/324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.61

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