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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.38, 447.60 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.38, 447.60 and 193.38 is: 266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.38 : 447.60 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.38/447.60 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.38x = 447.60 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.38x = 86,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,556.89/324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.84

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