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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 447.43 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 447.43 and 191.46 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 447.43 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/447.43 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 447.43 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 85,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,663.51/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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