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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.43, 447.86 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.43, 447.86 and 191.63 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.43 : 447.86 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.43/447.86 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.43x = 447.86 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.43x = 85,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,823.41/324.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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