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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 447.62 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 447.62 and 193.32 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 447.62 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/447.62 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 447.62 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 86,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,532.93/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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