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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.29, 447.48 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.29, 447.48 and 193.27 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.29 : 447.48 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.29/447.48 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.29x = 447.48 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.29x = 86,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,484.46/324.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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