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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 447.79 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 447.79 and 193.38 is: 266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 447.79 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/447.79 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 447.79 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 86,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593.63/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.94

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