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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 447.54 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 447.54 and 193.42 is: 266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 447.54 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/447.54 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 447.54 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 86,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563.19/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.83

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