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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.43, 447.73 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.43, 447.73 and 193.42 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.43 : 447.73 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.43/447.73 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.43x = 447.73 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.43x = 86,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,599.94/324.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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