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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.40, 447.81 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.40, 447.81 and 193.42 is: 267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.40 : 447.81 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.40/447.81 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.40x = 447.81 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.40x = 86,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,615.41/324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.00

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