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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 447.71 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 447.71 and 193.44 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 447.71 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/447.71 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 447.71 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 86,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,604.30/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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