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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 447.58 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 447.58 and 191.58 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 447.58 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/447.58 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 447.58 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 85,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,747.38/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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