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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.37, 447.60 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.37, 447.60 and 191.56 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.37 : 447.60 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.37/447.60 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.37x = 447.60 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.37x = 85,742.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,742.26/324.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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