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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 447.54 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 447.54 and 193.35 is: 266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 447.54 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/447.54 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 447.54 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 86,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,531.86/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.83

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