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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 447.53 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 447.53 and 193.31 is: 266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 447.53 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/447.53 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 447.53 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 86,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,508.82/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.76

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