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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.38, 447.68 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.38, 447.68 and 191.61 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.38 : 447.68 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.38/447.68 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.38x = 447.68 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.38x = 85,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,779.01/324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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