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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 447.67 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 447.67 and 191.61 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 447.67 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/447.67 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 447.67 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 85,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,780.21/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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