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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 447.64 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 447.64 and 193.38 is: 266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 447.64 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/447.64 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 447.64 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 86,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,564.62/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.91

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