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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 447.58 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 447.58 and 193.36 is: 266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 447.58 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/447.58 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 447.58 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 86,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,544.07/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.83

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